Arkansas City City, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 589 residents, 231 households, and 161 families in the city. The population density was 1232.2 people per square mile (475.76/kmē), it is the 44th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Arkansas. There were 279 housing units at an average density of 581.3 per square mile (224.44/kmē). The average household size was 2.55 people, and the average family size was 3.05 people. In the city Population was distributed with 28.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 25% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.6 males. The median age was 36.3 years, The median age of males was 36.2 years, for females the median age was 36.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 324 White, 258 Black or African American, American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 7 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $22014, it is 115th poorest city by median household income in Arkansas. The median income for a family in the city was $27500, it is the 128th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The per capita income for the city was $14523, making it the 198th highest city by per capita income in Arkansas. The median income of city was $15441, The median income for males was $22000 versus $12333 for females.
In 2000, 152 pupils and students, of which 72 are male and 80 are female, 25.81% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 25 nursery or pri school, 6 kindergarten, 69 elementary school, 40 high school and 12 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 589 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 589 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 587 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 574 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 558 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 550 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 551 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 539 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 538 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 530 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 517 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 17 | 25 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Elementary school | 39 | 30 | 69 |
| High school | 18 | 22 | 40 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas City city, Arkansas | $22014 | $27500 | $14523 |
| Desha County, Arkansas | $24121 | $30028 | $13446 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |